Introduction

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book discusses the case of gas imports from Turkmenistan and the losses it entails for the CNPC, is one example of this flexible use of administration tools. It demonstrates, 'coal governance' remains weak and also the power generation, said to be 'addicted' to coal, which remains easily accessible in spite of the many obstacles, namely in its transportation. The book explains the gas development objectives, as well as the other objectives included in the Plan, pose challenges to Chinese energy policies. Policies and actions have been developed both for the industrial sector and in urban development, but there are still doubts about their ability to contribute to energy security. The book states that China has clearly reformulated its ambitions, even after Fukushima, which had triggered a profound slowdown, and in some cases a complete standstill, in nuclear projects all over the world.